What's up with those 'exploding' trees in the U.S.?
At the end of January, videos and photos of trees appearing to explode during intense cold snaps in the USA began to circulate on American social media networks.
The forgotten Holocaust: 180 million Native Americans exterminated in 500 years
27 January 1945 officially marked the end of the largest mass murder in history. But that was not the only major massacre that took place. Indeed, according to the WOIR, 180 million Native Americans died at the hands of settlers and as a result of wars of conquest they witnessed the loss of their habitat and forced change in their way of life...
Japan without pandas for first time in 50 years: last 2 animals return to China
Today, 27 January, the two giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, officially leave Tokyo's Ueno zoo to return to China. In the days leading up to their departure, thousands of visitors flocked to the park for a final greeting, turning the event into something of the likes of a small collective ritual.
Noise pollution: the 5 countries most affected in Europe
Car horns, inappropriate comments from tourists, tampered exhaust pipes, motorbikes starting up, heels clicking in the upstairs flat or children shouting after school: noise pollution is all around us.
January 26, International Clean Energy Day
Today, 26 January, is the International Clean Energy Day. The perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of renewable energy sources for our planet.
Unexpected underwater life lurks beneath these offshore wind turbines
In the North Sea, well away from the coast and prying eyes, an unexpected phenomenon is taking place.
Beneath a supervolcano, the world's largest lithium deposit is valued at $1.5 billion
Under the ancient McDermitt crater, on the border between Nevada and Oregon, lies a huge lithium deposit, trapped in layers of volcanic clay.
Why is Japan suspending the restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant?
Japan had just turned on a light that had been off for far too long. Yet, in just one day, that light dimmed again.
Wolf protection status: Italy takes a dangerous step backwards
The downgrading of the wolf's protection status has officially entered the Italian legal system with the publication of the decree issued by the Ministry of the Environment in the Official Journal.
Japanese scientists discover a new species of venomous 'Portuguese man-of-war'
It should never have appeared in Japan. And yet, during the summer of 2024, a venomous sea creature with hypnotic colours and an astonishing history appeared on the beaches of northern Japan.